how do i change a TIF file into a JPG?

Fill_7

hi ppl.

recieved via email a .tif image and i need to forward it on as a jpg image. can anyone tell me how to do this, if poss?

thanks...

Marty_J

Assuming you're using Windows, open it in MS Paint and save it as a JPEG.

Fill_7

cheers marty, however when i try and do that i get the following alert....

'this is not a valid bitmap file, or its format is not currently supported'

Marty_J

Try downloading GIMP and doing it with that.

Mr_Yoda

I had this problem a while back. I think (and it's going back quite a while) I right clicked on the file and went to the line which says 'Open With' and selected one of the programs. From what I can remember I had to open it as a Microsoft Document Imaging File (it's part of Microsoft Office).

I'm sure other members will post replies which are easier to do but I hope this helps.

Fill_7

thanks yoda, but that aint workin either.

anyone else?

ormus

http://www.irfanview.com/

this well known free prog will convert just about anything.

Marty_J

Fill_7 wrote: »

thanks yoda, but that aint workin either.

anyone else?

Did you try GIMP?

Fill_7

no m8, was hoping someone would suggest a simple method without having to download ote. sod it, i'll do as u suggest!

Marty_J

Either of the programs linked to in this thread should do it. Irfanview might be a bit easier to use.

Fill_7

sorted thanx.

went for irfanview in the end as it was only a 1.5mb download compared to a 15mb gimp download.

thank u both for your help...